Self defense classes

Self defense classes

Ever thought of taking Self-Defense Classes? What were the reasons that made you want to take this step? We often come across situations in life that make us want to feel stronger and more secure. All of us need to feel that we can defend ourselves whenever and wherever necessary. There could be various reasons as to why we go toward this direction.

Self defense has its own advantages as well as disadvantages. The pros however, outweigh the cons. Some of the main reasons that we take these classes are to feel safe around us, to enhance self-awareness, it is adventurous, to become street-smart, and general body health by toning of muscles and overall fitness.

There following are some specific reasons as to why anyone would need to be trained in self-defense.

To begin with, there is the desire in every human being to feel safe in their respective environment. Self-defense classes give us the ability to overcome attackers by defending and protecting ourselves. There is reduced anxiety and less fear in a person who has these skills and when he or she knows when to escape.

Then there is the issue of learning a new skill. We all are adventurous in nature and all us the more so if it is a skill that involves learning while fighting in a controlled set-up. Our perspective and objective drives to learning new skills and our success is encouraged and we also learn to accept when we are defeated. This is a healthy way of life.

There is also self-discipline that is instilled during these session. In order for you to learn the ability of self-defense, you have to acquire a high standard of self-discipline. Ensuring that you diligently show up for the classes regularly, and not misusing these skills, is a matter of self-discipline.

Your body becomes healthier and more in that the muscles are built as well as toned. Most if not all self-defense classes encourage one to be prepared not only physically but also emotionally. To overcome an attacker, you need to be ready with all your faculties. This is an excellent form of body and mind exercise.

Responding to attacks quickly and appropriately requires the sharpening of your instincts and reflexes. Throwing a punch here and a kick there requires speed and strategy. In these sessions, you gain the fighter’s reflex in order to respond or react quickly and in a strategic manner in any situation. You will also become street-wise or street-smart. We are living in a man-eat-man world and these skills come in handy when need arises, you become aware of your surroundings, sharpen your sense of feeling and intuitions. You never know who is behind you or even in front of you.

Physical balance is also acquired with these skills. Your vital muscles and mental awareness are sharpened, causing you to be focused at all times, and all places. Not only do you gain mental, physical, instinctive and reflex skills, but you also gain socially. Meeting new people in the self-defense classes is a positive achievement, socially speaking. You learn how to tolerate, honor, respect and respond to all levels of humanity, young and old. This brings out the negative attitude and brings in the positive way of handling the elderly, peers and the young as well.​Eventually at the end of the self defense classes, you will be one self-confident person who has no fear of walking at night and is always aware of their surroundings, who respects all and responds strategically.